Corrosion Resistance for Aerospace
Precision Cerakote ceramic coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
Corrosion Destroys Aerospace Components
Salt fog, fluids, and galvanic attack are constant threats
The challenge
Harsh environments demand coatings that hold.
The solution
ColoradoKote ceramic coating stops corrosion cold.
Why Cerakote for Aerospace Corrosion Protection
Molecular-level barrier across all aerospace substrates
4,000+ Hours Salt Spray Resistance
ASTM B117 verified. 4x to 10x the protection of anodizing. Molecular-level ceramic barrier blocks moisture, chemicals, and ionic attack on flight-critical hardware.
Multi-Substrate Protection
Single coating system protects aluminum, steel, titanium, and composites. Eliminates galvanic corrosion risk at dissimilar metal interfaces in mixed-material aerospace assemblies.
Chemical & Fluid Resistance
Resists hydraulic fluids (Skydrol), de-icing agents, cleaning solvents, and fuel exposure. Maintains barrier integrity through the chemical environments aerospace components encounter daily.
Thin-Film Precision at 0.5-2 Mils
Maintains critical tolerances on precision aerospace hardware. No dimensional rework after coating. Lighter than powder coating alternatives by 60-80%.
Corrosion Resistance Specifications
How We Deliver Aerospace Corrosion Protection
AS9100 controlled from surface preparation through final verification
Substrate Analysis & Preparation
Alloy identification determines optimal preparation protocol. Controlled media blasting creates ideal adhesion profile. Ultrasonic cleaning removes contaminants. Critical surfaces masked per engineering requirements.
Ceramic Coating Application
Cerakote applied in controlled layers at specified thickness. Full coverage verified on complex aerospace geometries. DFT measurements confirm 0.5-2 mil specification on each component.
Cure, Test & Document
Temperature-controlled cure cycle. Post-cure adhesion testing (cross-hatch per ASTM D3359). Thickness verification. Certificate of Conformance with material traceability, test data, and lot documentation.
Verified Corrosion Performance Data
All corrosion claims verified through independent ASTM B117 salt spray testing, not manufacturer assertions. Test data documented under AS9100 process controls.
Real-world protection
Cerakote-coated aerospace components maintain barrier integrity through salt fog, fluid exposure, and thermal cycling that destroys anodized and painted finishes in a fraction of the time.
Hours salt spray resistance
Pencil hardness rating
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Weight Reduction for Oil and Gas Equipment
Thick coatings add mass to equipment transported to remote wellsites and offshore platforms. Cerakote at 0.5-2 mils saves 200-400g per part versus powder coating. ISO 9001 certified.
Weight Reduction for Medical Device Components
Surgical instruments must be light enough for hours of precise use. Cerakote at 0.5-2 mils saves 200-400g per part versus powder coating without compromising protection. ISO 9001 certified.
Weight Reduction for Maritime Equipment
Heavy coatings add mass to marine hardware that affects vessel performance and handling. Cerakote at 0.5-2 mils saves 200-400g per part versus powder coating. ISO 9001 certified.
Weight Reduction for Industrial OEM Components
Thick coatings add unnecessary mass to engineered equipment. Cerakote at 0.5-2 mils delivers 200-400g savings per part versus powder coating while preserving tolerances. ISO 9001 certified.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Medical AM parts including surgical guides, instrument housings, and device enclosures receive tailored post-processing. Polymer AM parts (SLS PA12, MJF) are blasted at 40-60 PSI and coated with Cerakote for a smooth, sealed, cleanable surface. Metal AM medical parts receive the same controlled process with ultrasonic cleaning to remove all manufacturing residue. Cerakote's chemical resistance and autoclave-stable properties make it suitable for reusable medical devices requiring repeated sterilization.
Yes. Our spectrophotometer-verified color matching replicates OEM brand colors to within Delta E 1.5, ensuring coated components match your corporate identity specifications exactly. We document the color standard for each OEM program and maintain it across production runs for consistent branded appearance. This is particularly valuable for customer-visible equipment housings, control panels, and branded components.
The Cerakote catalog includes 200+ standard colors across gloss, matte, and satin finishes. Custom color matching to your Pantone reference, RAL number, or physical sample is available with a typical 5-7 business day development lead time. Once a custom color is validated and documented, it is repeatable to Delta E 1.5 on all future orders. Multi-color applications, patterns, and graphics are also achievable through precision masking techniques.
Yes. Raw AM parts, particularly polymer SLS and MJF builds, have surface and near-surface porosity that allows moisture and chemical ingress. Cerakote fills and seals these pores during application, creating a continuous barrier layer at 0.5-2 mils thickness. This sealing effect provides corrosion protection exceeding 3,000 hours salt spray on metal AM parts and chemical resistance on polymer AM parts that raw printed surfaces cannot achieve.
ColoradoKote routinely coats electronics enclosures, RF housings, and connector shells for defense programs. Cerakote's thin film build of 0.5 to 2 mils maintains critical tolerances on mating surfaces and connector interfaces that powder coat's 4 to 6 mils would compromise. Our passivation and chemical conversion capabilities let us prep stainless steel and aluminum housings in-house before topcoating.